Aroma: “Whiskey, whiskey, whiskey… and some vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.”

Flavor: “Rich dark malt, spicy barrel-aged notes balanced with the coffee. The finish medium sweet, and is pretty alcoholic, but not overly hot. It’s still well balanced and not harsh. The coffee and maple syrup aspects both come through. The finish is fantastic—chocolate, coffee, and raisin plus a nice warming booziness. Everything lingers nicely on the swallow.”

Overall: “Big bruiser of a beer. The flavors are assertive, but they end up blending in to a unified whole.”